Curtis Canyon fire 90 percent contained

The 109-acre Curtis Canyon fire southwest of Mayhill is 90 percent contained as of Friday morning, a U.S. spokeswoman said.

Beth Mitchell said federal and state fire investigators continue their investigation of the exact cause of the human caused fire.

Mitchell said Sacramento Hotshot and U.S. Forest Service engine crews will continue mop-up operations while also patrolling the fire for hot spots and burning material.

She said fire crews will work on completely securing the containment line.

Mitchell said the fire was not active overnight but isolated instances of smoldering debris is possible.

"We have released all the Otero County volunteer fire departments today," she said.

Fire crews from the U.S. Forest Service, the Sacramento Hotshots and Otero County volunteer fire departments responded to the fire around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

By Wednesday night, crews had the fire about 10 percent contained. Wind gusts of more than 40 mph pushed the flames to the northwest at times and across State Route 130 which is 2 1/2 miles southwest of Mayhill.

Mitchell said there are no road closures or voluntary evacuations in place.

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